HalloweenTime at DLR Info and Photo Superthread #3

[kmedina]

Kim -- The TSMM overlay idea was first hinted at when TSMM opened 5 years ago. The Mr. Potato Head Halloween and holiday dialogue has supposedly already been recorded, and the games in the ride would be switched out to theme-appropriate games. Supposedly it wouldn't take very long to put in an overlay, if you count the time it would take to switch the games, test them out and then decorate any surrounding areas. I have to assume that the little area you pass after exiting the ride (with the game on the floor) would get a little decor as well. I thought that the 5-year anniversary of TSMM would be a good time to reveal at least one of those overlays, if not both, but it doesn't look like it's happening for Halloween Time. So that is what got me thinking that the Toy Story of TERROR Halloween show might be the thing to kind of pave the way for that Halloween installment of TSMM. Maybe the Team Disney Anaheim folks didn't feel comfortable with putting the beloved Toy Story characters in some sort of Halloween context without a movie tie-in? They might have felt it didn't make sense because we had no pre-existing Halloween story. Who knows? If that's the reason, now there will be a specific Toy Story-Halloween connection to use for that context and story if the shelved overlay ever comes to fruition. A Christmas overlay seems like it would be a natural fit -- or maybe I just automatically associate toys with Christmas so it makes sense to me! Who knows why they aren't speeding along that idea over at DCA?

I have been trying to get Crap to agree to a quick weekend Christmas trip. If they released it this Christmas, I hope he gives in and lets me the trip.

We loved the eyebrows, too - he was made up as 'Jake the Pirate' from the Disney cartoon series. The wig only lasted about an hour, but he still looked good without it later (even with his very short hair.

That is why the look wad familiar. My older DS has watched Jake and the Neverland Pirates a few times. He does not watch it often, because he does not like Captain Hook. I do not think my younger DS has seen the show. Jake was launched in Feb 2010 (I believe). We did Pirates League at WDW January 2010, so that was not an option. He barely had any makeup, because he cried the whole time they were applying it. That was the first and last time his face was painted until he was 6. Anytime we passed a face painting place prior to that, he insisted he did not want any part of it. My younger DS has already had his face painted, and he did fine.

I just returned from spending Friday at Disneyland and it was great!! The sun never came out all day so it felt more Halloween/fall than if it had been the sunny 80 degrees it was predicted to be. I loved the gingerbread house in the HMH and got to meet Jack Skellington and Sally -- they were such good characters. My photos aren't great but I will try to post a few when I get them downloaded/uploaded. PHXscuba

Cool. Where did you meet them? Was there a long line? At WDW, people are claiming a 2-3 hour wait, since they are only out for the parties. I do not need to meet then that badly. I can handle 30 minutes- an hour though.

 

[Riahsha]

Riahsha --

about the BAM! You've got little Emerils on your hands! The cooking shows on Food Network really have created new lingo -- like "EVOO" courtesy of Rachael Ray, and probably 2 or 3 things that Guy Fieri says. Even the authentic Italian way that Giada De Laurentiis pronounces "spaghetti" makes it sound like a whole different word.

Now you're speaking my language -- peppermint mocha creamers! I love me some peppermint mocha creamers! Are you referring to the Coffee Mate creamers? Those are yummy.

I would have never even looked at Pop Tarts to see if there were seasonal flavors if Kilala hadn't mentioned them in this thread. I'm not a huge pumpkin pie fan. I don't hate it or even dislike it, but I have to really have a craving for that particular flavor -- or it has to be a really good piece of pumpkin pie -- for me to enjoy it. (I like the smell of it better than the actual taste, I suppose.) I would never sit down in a restaurant and order pumpkin pie instead of, say, apple pie -- but if it is presented to me and it's well-made and flavorful I will enjoy it.

However, for some bizarre reason, I am inexplicably drawn to the idea of Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts. That sounds like a delicious product to me! Absolutely, 100%, lacking in nutritional value, but delicious nonetheless!

Jello-O pudding puts out seasonal flavors too, so that's another aisle in the store to check (or avoid).

I envy the colored leaves you have in Iowa. There are some random trees here and there with colored leaves (not many) in my neighborhood, but mostly the leaves just fall off the trees in piles on the ground without going through that really colorful transformation.

I agree with you about rain -- I don't like being wet and uncomfortable either. I like to enjoy the rainy weather from indoors! If I have to go out and run errands the rain is not my friend (especially if we happen to get hit with a heavy downpour), but I love the after effects of it. I love the smell of the air and the rain-soaked sidewalks after a storm has passed. Everything seems so crisp and fresh.

Yes, the boys love "Big Bite Guy" too. We have one of the Triple D places he featured on that show and we love to eat there. It's called Brewburgers and they have the most delicious burgers and fries I've ever eaten. They serve a variety of fries and one of them are just like the Pomme Frites at Cafe Orleans. YUM!

Yes, I'm definitely talking about the Coffee Mate creamers.

I've had to wear my sweater all weekend. Yay!!! Fall is here!!!

I'd better get working on our trip. Less than 3 weeks to go and I haven't planned anything yet except for the party and photopass +. We've already received them. I think I have as much fun planning as I do carrying out the plans.

 

[Cheshirecatty]

Me too! Last week of school with so much planning packing and costuming! I don't know how I will fit it all in to only five and a half days before we leave. I picture a mental breakdown the morning of!

Just focus on where you will be recovering from your "Nervous Breakdown"------at DISNEYLAND!

 

[JosieCat]

Getting so close for my daughter and I.....

 

[Patrick in Oregon]

First time going to DLR for Halloween and MNSSHP. I checked most of the stickies, but admittedly, I have not gone through all 250+ pages of each one.

Can some one point me to some tips and tricks, whether it's a specific thread or a page number?

I'm looking for such things as:
- when to get a spot for fireworks
- when to get a spot for the parade
- best spots for the parade (unless not any different than normal)
- characters and other must sees exclusive to the Halloween party (I know there is quite a bit going on)
- any shows or skits around the hub/main street?

Thanks!

 

[siburdue]

I'm curious if we will be able to still visit with some of the characters during the fireworks show, or if they take a break during that time?

Thanks

 

[Vala]

I'm curious if we will be able to still visit with some of the characters during the fireworks show, or if they take a break during that time?

Thanks

In 2010 I am pretty sure we visited Pixie Hollow during that time frame. The villains were back at Small World then and they were not out during that period from what I remember.

 

[PHXscuba]

Cool. Where did you meet them? Was there a long line? At WDW, people are claiming a 2-3 hour wait, since they are only out for the parties. I do not need to meet then that badly. I can handle 30 minutes- an hour though.

Jack and Sally are right in front of where they sometimes do FP for the HMH, between the train station and the HM, kind of behind the fountain area. We probably waited 30 minutes, including a short break where Jack went backstage and then returned with Sally. They were taking their time with each family. Worth the wait to me, and I don't stand in many character lines each trip.

PHXscuba

 

[PHXscuba]

Here are a few photos from my visit last Friday, just a couple different pictures that actually turned out -- I'm not a great photographer. I will have many more photos in my trip report, but these are Halloween-specific.

The backside of pumpkins!

PHXscuba

 

[stacyduck]

My party tickets came today! I have my photopass and all my other travel vouchers now. I want to pack and go tomorrow but I still have costumes to sew. 19 more days!

 

[Kilala]

Here are a few photos from my visit last Friday, just a couple different pictures that actually turned out -- I'm not a great photographer. I will have many more photos in my trip report, but these are Halloween-specific.

The backside of pumpkins!

PHXscuba

Nice photos!!! I can't wait to see more photos.

 

[Susie63]

This is what I look like today. My costume is only 1/2 done, nothing is packed and we fly tomorrow night. I'll be sewing buttons on costumes on the plane apparently

 

[sammatt]

Did you all see that they posted the map here? Very exciting!!

 

[Lucrezia]

Did you all see that they posted the map here? Very exciting!!

Ooh, thanks for the link!! I'm so thrilled. Time to commence MHP planning...

 

[Goofy_Mom]

First time going to DLR for Halloween and MNSSHP. I checked most of the stickies, but admittedly, I have not gone through all 250+ pages of each one.

Can some one point me to some tips and tricks, whether it's a specific thread or a page number?

I'm looking for such things as:
- when to get a spot for fireworks
- when to get a spot for the parade
- best spots for the parade (unless not any different than normal)
- characters and other must sees exclusive to the Halloween party (I know there is quite a bit going on)
- any shows or skits around the hub/main street?

Thanks!

For the fireworks, I've walked up 20 minutes before near the Jolly Holiday and got a decent spot. If you want a Main Street spot, you might want to get there a bit earlier.

For the parade, it runs twice on the normal parade route. You should be able to get a spot easily 10-20 minutes before in Fantasyland inbtween IASW and Alice. It's specific to the party, but not a great parade. It's even been demoted to "cavalcade".

The villains for sure are party specific. I've seen pictures of Jafar and Maleficent at the conjure a villain tent during normal park hours. I'm hoping Hades, the Shadowman, and the Old Hag come out for the party and they'll be hanging around Main Street. The other baddies (Capt. Hook, Cruella, Queen of Hearts, and the Queen from Snow White) can be seen during regular park hours. Capt. Jack Sparrow makes appearances at the Frontierland dock. Last year Darth Vador and a couple Storm Troopers were out for the party, but you may be able to find the Troopers during normal park hours.

There are a couple dance parties going on. Last year they were at Rancho Del Zoccolo and Tomorrowland Terrace, I heard one of them is being moved or they're adding one. Characters like Goofy, Stitch, Chip & Dale, and Donald come and dance at these parties. The Cadaver Dans are set adrift on the ROA during the party. I don't know if they have Main Street entertainment like the DL Band or the Firehouse band during the party. I don't think they do just because all the baddies are on Main Street.


I'm on a PC today, so I can copy links now. A few pages back I mentioned that the Mad T Party in DCA does a Halloween show. The story is there is something in the tea, causing changes to the band. If you hang out through all four sets, you'll see that their eyes get darker and the skin gets paler and their mannerisms change. "T" is served up during the weekends throughout the Halloween season, so you won't be able to see them on a Tuesday. I will say that they're playing on Monday the 14th, but only three sets. Not sure if it's every Monday, I only checked the entertainment schedule for our travel dates. So, this link is from Halloween season opener on Friday the 13th, fourth set. Notice that the lanterns have black mesh hanging from them.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03qkoWi3spM

 

[kmedina]

Did you all see that they posted the map here? Very exciting!!

Yay! Thanks.

 

[siburdue]

Man that map is not easy to read, nor is the brochure. The hard part for me is that I'm going to the first party, and will not have any reconnaissance from you all regarding the changes to the party this year

Sounds like there are going to be more characters at the party, so we will be having a great time running around to see them all

 

[WestMom2two]

Just finally committed and ordered our PhotoPass! 24 days out and I couldn't be more excited! Lets hope that I can figure this whole pass thing out lol Somehow we have still managed to keep it a secret from our 5 and almost 3 year old. We still can't decided when to tell the kids that we are going. The night before, the morning of (we are driving down from NorCal), or not until we get to the hotel. Decisions, decisions.

I have been working on the details now. PJs and slippers for the hotel room from the Disney Store, light up items for the night time, shirts etc. Overwhelmed but in a good way

 

[perlster]

Mickey's Halloween Party guide by perlster, on Flickr


Mickey's Halloween Party map by perlster, on Flickr

 

[figment_jii]

Man that map is not easy to read, nor is the brochure. The hard part for me is that I'm going to the first party, and will not have any reconnaissance from you all regarding the changes to the party this year

I'm sure once the first party happens, someone will post a high resolution scan of the map that is easier to read! I'm looking forward to seeing the first reports in a couple of days.

Edit: looks like the PP just posted a screen capture from the Blog entry which is a little easier to see than the Blog itself.